Le’Veon Bell is one of the NFL’s most productive running backs, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are willing to pay him like one for the 2017 season.

The Steelers will place the franchise tag on Bell next season, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Sunday. The move will pay the star running back more than $12 million in 2017, while giving him and the team the opportunity to negotiate a long-term contract.

Bell, 24, led the NFL in total yards per game and was second in rushing yards per game in 2016. His ability to hurt opposing defenses with his feet and hands sets him apart from other backs.

Le'Veon Bell: first player in NFL history to average 100 rushing yards and 50 receiving yards per game in season